Sacrifice?

What do you think of when you hear the word "sacrifice?" Outside of the religious context, you probably picture a mother caring for a child, or even a mate giving up some closet space for their partner (and the sake of their relationship). Well, for Washington Wizards basketball player Gilbert Arenas, the term "sacrifice" takes on a whole different meaning.

Arenas was fined yesterday for his "sacrifice" for teammate Nick Young. Arenas faked a knee injury in the Wizards Tuesday night game so that Young could get more playing time. Fortunately for the Wizards, the team pulled out a win and Young had 24 points.

Unfortunately, Arenas is stuck paying a fine and the fans who paid good money for their tickets to the game were deprived of seeing star player Arenas play. Who does Arenas think that he is to make the decision as to whom plays? He is not the coach. It is like you deciding to have your intern do you big presentation for you. Think your boss or your client would appreciate that?

Maybe Arenas' repentance mode for bringing serious guns into the Wizards lockerroom last season is prompting him to make "sacrifices," but hopefully he tweaks his understanding of the term before he acts again.